Miss Heilala 2009-10, Paea Williams [1]
Monday, August 3, 2009 - 00:08. Updated on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 09:43.
Photos by Linny Folau
A Honolulu girl, Paea Williams (25), was crowned Miss Heilala 2009-10, on Friday night, July 31.
Paea who entered the contest as Miss Leiola Duty Free was one of 10 contestants for this year's pageant.
Paea, a make-up artist and cultural performer, who lives in Hawaii won a $2000 cash prize and two return tickets to three destinations, Los Angeles, Fiji and Vava'u.
The runner-up was Miss Liahona Prep, Tupou Taumoepeau.
Other prize winners were Miss Tonga China Friendship Association, Vika Halafihi; Miss Tonga Tourism USA, Pauline Koloa; and Miss Tonga Visitors Bureau, Jean Marie Fainga'a Tupou.
The category winners were:
Talent contest, Sarong and Contemporary Island Creation - Miss Leiola Duty Free;
Interview - Miss Tonga Tourism USA, Pauline Koloa;
Miss Tau'olunga - Miss Tonga Visitors Bureau, Jean Marie Fainga'a Tupou.